Mad River Brewery and Tap Room is a craft brewery in Blue Lake, CA, owned by the largest tribe in the state, trailblazing a new Native American category in craft beer. The Mad River Tap Room offers a refreshing and laid-back atmosphere. In addition to indoor bar and seating, the Tap Room features a pet-friendly, outdoor dining space. Mad River also features local favorites, up-and-coming-artists, bands touring the country, and more all summer long. ...

McKay’s Taphouse & Beer Garden is a year round outdoor beer garden and restaurant in Pleasanton, CA, with a small indoor taproom. McKay’s Beer Garden is canopy and tree shaded in the summer, and tented and heated in the winter. McKay’s serves a selection of 18 California craft beers, cider and wines. The venue is family and dog friendly. ...

Nate’s Garden Grill is located in the heart of City Heights on the same property as San Diego’s largest organic nursery, City Farmers Nursery. In addition to a cozy dining room, Nate’s has a rustic outdoor patio and an eclectic line-up of local musicians that play regularly. ...

The Pour House Paso Robles is a premier, craft beer tap house serving from 27 rotating craft beer taps, ciders, kombucha and plenty of local wines. The taproom and music venue is a great place to meet up with friends, play one of numerous board games, or watch the big game on one of five TVs. In addition to its outstanding beer lineup and relaxed atmosphere, The Pour House also hosts a wide variety of local and touring acts and a bi-weekly Blues Jam. Food is available for purchase during most live shows. ...

Redwood Curtain Brewing Company has a tasting room and production facility in Arcata and a taproom in Eureka, CA. ...

Spicy Vines is a small independent family-owned winery and tasting room in the heart of downtown Healdsburg, CA. Whether you are drawn to its artisan wines, the down-to-earth vibe, craft wine cocktails, or live music on Saturdays, this winery is sure to leave you impressed. ...

Steel Bonnet Brewing Company is a small, family owned and operated brewery in Scotts Valley, CA, producing small batches of fresh artisan ales. The nano brewery and taproom hosts occasional food trucks and live local music. ...

Powerhouse Folsom presents live music, DJs, and karaoke nights in an entertainment complex of several bars including Powerhouse Pub, Scarlet’s Specialty Bar, and Big Robs Cigar & Hookah Cabana. Powerhouse is the ultimate venue for fun and awesome vibes in the downtown Folsom Historic District. ...

Open since 2013, The Vina Robles Amphitheatre is one of the largest outdoor venues for arts and entertainment in San Luis Obispo County. Here, two of California’s great compositions meet, as exceptional wine and intimate live music are paired to create an unforgettable wine country experience. Featuring a style reminiscent of the California missions, guests are able to enjoy modern amenities and first class hospitality. The concert season runs from April through November and features top tier acts from around the world in all genres. Various seating options all within 150 feet from the stage, including regular, VIP and general admission lawn seating, make events accessible to anyone in the community. The Vina Robles Amphitheatre is owned and operated by Vina Robles. ...

Started in 1994, Bristols Cider House is a local cider house and music venue in Atascadero, CA. The Cider House has a full range of eight different ciders on tap at all times. There are stages indoors and out for live music. Bristols Cider is a part of the Lone Madrone winery. ...

Open since 1994, Cato’s Ale House is a real Oakland original featuring a laid back, casual vibe. The restaurant serves craft beer, house made burgers, salads, pizza, sandwiches and rotating daily specials. Enjoy live local music Wednesdays and Sundays as well as weekly events like trivia and karaoke. ...

The Davenport Roadhouse is a restaurant and inn, a store featuring local handcrafted artisan creations and a center of activities for guests and the local community. ...

Established in 2012, Freewheel Brewing Company is an independent, community brewery and pub in Redwood City, CA. ...

Goldstein’s Mortuary & Delicatessen is a craft beer bar in the Tower District of Fresno, CA, serving beer, ciders, hard kombucha, CBD beverages, and awesomeness. ...

At the gateway to the Sequoia National Forest, Kern River Brewery is Kernville’s only brewpub. Family owned and operated, Kern River Brewing Company has two family friendly restaurants just 100 ft apart: KRBC Original Pub and KRBC Backyard Restaurant. Enjoy live music every Friday night at the Backyard Restaurant. ...

Redding Civic Auditorium accommodates over 2,000 people seated, and 2,200 with a GA pit for large rock and country shows. ...

The Hacienda has great Mexican food and a fun atmosphere on Sutter Street in historic Folsom, CA. ...

Located in the heart of downtown Orangevale, CA, Jan’s Lounge includes a full bar, cold beer, food, darts, shuffleboard, sports on nine big-screen TVs, DJ trivia, country line dancing lessons and live music. ...

Open since 1934, The Old Ironsides is Sacramento’s oldest live music venue and bar. The family owned and operated establishment is best known for its nightly live music, delicious lunches, friendly staff and cheap drinks. Old Ironsides hosts its weekly open-mic night on Mondays. ...

Just above Harlow’s in Sacramento is The Starlet Room. The Starlet Room is the place to be if you’re looking for music that’s a little more underground. The artists upstairs at The Starlet Room may not be on the radio – yet – but they are a glimpse into where music is headed. Shows here are the perfect place to stay up-to-date on all the up-and-comers and discover your new favorite artist. The Starlet Room is equipped with a stage, dance floor, and full bar. ...

Cafe du Nord is at the basement level of the Swedish American Hall, with a dedicated entrance just two doors down on Market St. Cafe du Nord is an iconic San Francisco speakeasy, known for its long history as one of the best places to catch a live show in the city. ...

Mac’s at 19 Broadway is a speakeasy style cocktail lounge with a red velvet curtain stage and live music from some of the region’s best acoustic musicians, piano players and singers nearly every night of the week. ...

HopMonk Tavern Sebastopol, the original HopMonk, is a rustic stone and timber tavern with outdoor beer garden and 145-capacity live music venue called The Abbey. HopMonk Tavern presents top-shelf talent in the Abbey each weekend as well as weekly open mic, trivia, and live music on the beer garden stage. ...

Located in the heart of the hip and historic R Street Corridor in Downtown Sacramento, Ace of Spades is the area’s premier all-ages music venue. ...

Home to the local underground music scene, Cafe Colonial is an intimate all-ages venue located next to the Colonial Theatre in Sacramento, CA. The café serves food plus beer and wine for those over 21. ...

For a fun evening of music and dance, food and drink, and great company, visit the World Famous Opera House Saloon in Roseville, CA; home to the largest dance floor in the Sacramento area. Opera House Saloon is a beautiful venue that offers live music every weekend, and karaoke in the downstairs bar. ...

Established in 1934, Torch Club is a premier blues club and one of Sacramento’s oldest bars. The intimate venue showcases live music from local and national musicians Thursday through Sunday, twice a day. ...

First opened in 1928, the Fox Theater is a music venue, arts school and restaurant in Uptown Oakland, CA. The architectural masterpiece features original details, a state-of-the-art Meyer sound system, and a capacity of up to 2,800. The Den is a sophisticated bar located inside the venue typically open an hour before shows. Fox Theater Oakland is brought to you by Another Planet Entertainment. ...

Established in 2005, Famiglia Meduri Poor House Bistro is an authentic New Orleans-style restaurant in Little Italy San Jose, CA, featuring live blues and rock daily. Let the good times roll out on the patio or inside this historic Victorian home. Poor House Bistro has a full bar serving Italian wine and craft beer. ...

The Fillmore San Francisco is a legendary music venue and focal point for the psychedelic music scene of the 1960s and 1970s. The historic main auditorium features ten crystal chandeliers, a long bar spanning the length of the room, and a hardwood dance floor. ...

Sweetwater Music Hall is a famed music venue established in 1972 in downtown Mill Valley, CA. Enjoy live music of all genres most nights. The Rock & Rye and Sweetwater Music Hall are fully equipped to handle any event, offering state-of the-art sound and lighting systems, live-streaming, in-house catering and more. The Rock & Rye restaurant serves South American and New Orleans-inspired dishes on an ultra-seasonal menu. ...

First opened in 1931, Bimbo’s 365 Club is one of San Francisco’s most historic venues. The glamorous nightclub hosts private parties, special events, and concerts. ...

Brick & Mortar Music Hall is a small, independent music venue located in the historic Mission District in San Francisco, CA. Brick & Mortar Music Hall showcases an eclectic calendar of talent across all genres. ...

Established in 1907, the Swedish American Hall is a historic mixed-use event space and live music venue in the heart of the Castro in San Francisco, CA. The venue contains four individual spaces on three levels: The 300-capacity Freja Hall and 120-capacity Balder Hall on the second floor, 150-capacity Odin Room on the ground level, and the 300-capacity Cafe Du Nord speakeasy bar and music venue at the basement level. ...

Located in the heart of San Francisco’s historic live music district, Sheba Piano Lounge is an intimate bar and lounge where you can enjoy live music five nights a week with no cover charge from a variety of talented Bay Area musicians. Tempt your palate with an amazing selection of Ethiopian cuisine. ...

The Boom Boom Room in San Francisco’s historic Fillmore District is an intimate live music venue with cocktails and dancing four nights a week from national headliners, legends, and rising-star bands. ...

Open since 2011, The Lucky Horseshoe is a neighborhood bar and live music club in the Bernal Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. The Lucky Horseshoe hosts community open jams weekly. ...

Located in Jack London Square, downtown Oakland’s entertainment district, Oakland Metro Operahouse is a nonprofit arts space, live performance venue, and home to the Oakland Opera. Opened in 2001, the black box theater and opera house is equipped with a full theatrical lighting system, state-of-the-art sound reinforcement, and a full bar. ...

Located in the heart of Oakland’s Jack London Square, Yoshi’s Oakland is one of the world’s most respected jazz venues and the Bay Area’s premier location for great Japanese cuisine. Yoshi’s promotes and hosts many different types of music as well as local, national, and international acts. ...

Complex Oakland is a multi-level arts, concert and entertainment facility in Oakland’s downtown theater district. On the second floor is a bar and nightclub called Culture with a full restaurant and bar adjacent called Trap Kitchen Oakland. On the third floor is the Grand Ballroom concert hall with original stage, enhanced acoustics, and a massive LED video wall. ...

The Starry Plough Pub is a full service restaurant, pub, and nightclub that has been a staple of the East Bay scene since 1973. Each day of the week brings a different form of entertainment: traditional Irish music on Sunday, Irish dancing on Monday, open mic on Tuesday, and a poetry slam on Wednesday. ...

Jupiter in Berkeley, CA, is a locally owned and operated taphouse and beer garden, serving its own beers and ales along with wood-fired pizzas. ...

Ivy Room is an intimate music venue located on San Pablo Ave in Albany, CA, that hosts an eclectic array of music from national touring acts to local bands, seven nights a week. The stage and bar create a living room feel for those looking to relax in a plush booth or get up and close for an intimate concert. Hailed as one of the best sounding rooms in the San Francisco Bay Area, Ivy creates the perfect listening experience for it’s musical artists and patrons. ...

Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music is the East bay’s most exciting craft beer garden and live music venue with two full bars, 42 beer taps, two stages, a full kitchen and a large beer garden patio with fire pits. Cornerstone Berkeley provides one of the best concert experiences in the Bay Area. The venue provides for up to three green rooms, VIP mezzanine viewing, and excellent sightlines throughout the space. ...

The Rellik Tavern is an upscale coffeehouse, bar and ultra lounge located in downtown Benicia, CA, bringing you some the of best entertainment and events in the East Bay. Open since 2009, The bar offers craft cocktails, local micro-brews and an extensive wine selection. As supporters of the artist community, The Rellik Tavern features collections from members of Arts Benicia and provides a stage for local live music and DJs. ...

The Mystic Theatre is located in historic downtown Petaluma, CA. The theater was built in 1911 and renovated in 1992 to accommodate live music performances for up to 500 guests. There is a full bar and restaurant. ...

Founded in 1981, Blue Note Napa is an upscale jazz club/gourmet restaurant occupying the first floor of the historic Napa Valley Opera House in downtown Napa, CA. The Blue Note Napa creates the quintessential Greenwich Village jazz club experience presenting intimate shows with major, touring musicians as well as local Bay Area artists, all paired with wine country cuisine and fine wines. ...

Located at Half Moon Bay Harbor in El Granada, CA, Old Princeton Landing Public House and Grill is a year-round live music venue. Most weekends, Old Princeton Landing welcomes a wide range of both local and touring acts; from jazz, funk, soul, and reggae to indie and alternative rock. The venue features a state-of-the-art sound system including a DJ booth, projector, and two stages. There is also a back patio that can accommodate up to 100 guests. ...

The Libertine Pub on the Embarcadero in Morrow Bay, CA, is the original brewpub of the Libertine Brewing Company. The Libertine offers 37 taps with a full menu, live music and spectacular waterfront views across the harbor and Morro Rock. ...

The Blue Lagoon is a nightclub, sports bar, and music venue in Santa Cruz, CA. The dive bar presents punk, metal, rock and more plus DJs and comedy. Several pool tables and pinball games are also available. ...

Kuumbwa Jazz is a jazz venue in Santa Cruz, CA, with 200 seats; all having excellent view of the stage. Operating since 1975, Kuumbwa Jazz Center envisions a community where all people can experience the joy of music, and understand the value and legacy of jazz as an original American art form. Kuumbwa is available for a wide variety of public and private uses including: concerts, fundraisers, private parties, wedding receptions, workshops, theatre, and classes. ...

A local institution since 1973, The Crepe Place is a unique restaurant and live music venue in the heart of Midtown Santa Cruz, CA. The historic, multi-roomed space features eclectic decor, a full bar, and a garden oasis. ...

The Catalyst Club is Santa Cruz’s premier venue for live music and a West Coat Staple. The concert hall has an upstairs balcony and can hold about 800 people. ...

Take a trip to rock and roll’s golden era at The Peppermint Club, a 60’s inspired music lounge in West Hollywood, CA, which caters to true musicians and music aficionados. Cork-indented ceilings and padded walls make the intimate venue the ideal spot to hear live music. ...

Humboldt’s best venue for community entertainment, The Arcata Theatre Lounge is a former Art Deco movie theater built in Arcata, CA, in 1938. The theater is now an entertainment venue offering the best in live music and performance, cult-classic cinema, dining and dancing. ...

Moe’s Alley is a 21+ live music venue with a full bar and outdoor patio in Santa Cruz, CA, offering the best in live music since 1992 in an intimate setting with friendly staff, a large dance floor and the best sound system in town. ...

Open since 2000, Alex’s Bar in is an eclectic bar and live music venue in Long Beach, CA. Enjoy karaoke on Tuesdays, trivia on Wednesdays and concerts four nights a week. Hear music including punk, ska, roots, indie, reggae, Latin and rock. ...

Finnegans Wake is a small neighborhood bar in San Francisco’s Cole Valley neighborhood since 1989. Finnegans Wake has a heated patio and large back deck. ...

Cold Spring Tavern is a former stagecoach stop from 1886 serving traditional fare located in Los Padres National Forest in Santa Barbara, CA. Weekends at the Cold Spring Tavern start with entertainment in the Log Cabin Bar on Friday evenings. Saturday and Sunday they serve tri-tip barbeque sandwiches and beer-battered onion rings outside. Enjoy the great music of local bands, food, drink, and fresh air. ...

Opened in 2004 in San Francisco’s NoPa district, The Independent is a premier live music venue bringing a diverse mix of entertainment – from hip-hop to EDM, comedy to podcasts, and everything in between. ...

Humboldt Brews in downtown Arcata, CA is a family restaurant, brewpub, bar and nightclub/banquet room. Adjacent to the restaurant, Humbrews Next Door Music Venue is one of the finest venues on the North Coast, hosting some of the top national touring acts, DJs, dance performances, burlesque shows, and more. When the venue is not being used for live entertainment, it is transformed into a banquet room hosting birthday parties, receptions, reunions, beer dinners, etc. ...